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advanced-mathA substance decays to half its amount every 10 days. If you start with 800 grams, how much remains after 10 days?
A
400 grams
B
200 grams
C
600 grams
D
100 grams
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Use the half-life concept.
- Half-Life: Every 10 days, the amount is multiplied by .
- After 10 Days: grams.
- Formula: where is in days.
💡 Strategic Tip: After one half-life period, exactly half remains.
Choice B is incorrect because this would be after 20 days (two half-lives). Choice C is incorrect because this is not half of 800. Choice D is incorrect because this would be after 30 days.